Bike— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Your response simply repeated the examiner's question and did not answer. Give a direct short response (topic sentence) and then, if helpful, one or two supporting details. Use linking words (for example, 'yes, I did' or 'no, I didn't' followed by 'because' or 'but') and stay within about 2–4 sentences total.

Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a small blue bicycle with training wheels until I was about seven, and I learned to ride it in the park near my home. Because I practiced every weekend with my older brother, I soon became confident riding on my own.

Gợi ý: Again, you repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. Provide a clear opinion first ('Yes' or 'No'), then support it with specific reasons or examples, using linking words such as 'because', 'for example' or 'however'. Keep it concise and natural (2–4 sentences).

Ví dụ: Yes, I think bicycles are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and exercise. For example, cities have dedicated bike lanes and there are shared-bike schemes, so cycling is both convenient and affordable for many residents.

× Did you have a bike when you were a child?

✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.

The original student sentence simply repeated the examiner's question and did not provide an answer. This is a sentence structure/response error (ID 26). The correction supplies a proper past-tense declarative answer matching the question's past-time reference. Suggestion: remember to respond to yes/no questions with a short answer or full sentence using the past tense (e.g., 'Yes, I had...').

× Do you think the bikes are popular in your country?

✓ Do you think bikes are popular in your country?

Using the definite article 'the' before 'bikes' makes the noun sound specific rather than general. The examiner's question asks about bikes in general, so no article is needed. This is an article error (ID 22). Suggestion: when asking about a category in general, omit the article (use 'bikes' not 'the bikes'); use 'the' only for specific or previously-mentioned items.